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My Top 25 Favorite Soundtrack Albums
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Trick: Music From The Motion PictureTrick: Music From The Motion Picture
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Techno music has a huge following among the gay community, and where else for techno music then on a soundtrack to a gay themed movie?
Jurassic Park: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackJurassic Park: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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As far as I'm concerned, this is John Williams' best work on a motion picture score to date. The best tracks are "Journey To The Island" and "High Wire Stunts"
I Am Sam - Music From and Inspired By the Motion PictureI Am Sam - Music From and Inspired By the Motion Picture by Various Artists
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This collection of Beatles covers is truly spectacular. Recorded over a period of two weeks by many big names in music including Sarah McLachlan, Aimee Mann, Howie Day, Sheryl Crow and many more.
The VillageThe Village
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"The key instrument to the score [for "The Village"] is a single violin" says writer and director M. Night Shyamalan. Written by James Newton Howard, this CD sounds tender yet tense at the same time.
Twister: Motion Picture ScoreTwister: Motion Picture Score
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After months of hunting, I finally managed to track down the score to this cheesy, special effects movie. However, the film was not a total loss as the musical score proved to be high in emotion.
Hook: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackHook: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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This was my favorite John Williams CD until the "Jurassic Park" soudtrack was released. Still a wonderful piece of music, the main theme is a masterpiece.
Magnolia: Music from the Motion PictureMagnolia: Music from the Motion Picture by Aimee Mann
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Contains original music from Aimee Mann as well as her delicious cover of "One". Her original material was written especially for this film and was nominated for an Oscar (best original song, Save Me)
Selmasongs: Dancer In The Dark (2000 Film)Selmasongs: Dancer In The Dark (2000 Film)
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A double agent kind of soundtrack, this is also counted by Bjork to be an album. Inclued are the Oscar Nominated "I've Seen It All" duet with Thom Yorke of Radiohead, and "New World".
Beauty and the Beast - Special Edition SoundtrackBeauty and the Beast - Special Edition Soundtrack
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This has always been my favorite Disney movie and this Special Edition soundtrack includes a new song inserted into the move "Human Again" as well as some rare demo recordings by the composers.
Straight Talk (1992 Film)Straight Talk (1992 Film)
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Dolly Parton wrote 11 new songs for this film and also threw in a remake of her 1974 classic "Light Of A Clear Blue Morning" with altered lyrics to fit the story of the movie. Now out of print.
Charlie's Angels: Full ThrottleCharlie's Angels: Full Throttle by Various Artists
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Excellent compilation album of old and new songs alike
Sphere: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackSphere: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Elliot Goldenthal
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Another action packed suspense thriller, this movie was horrible compared with the Michael Crichton novel. However, the movie is all worth it to get to hear this music.
Moulin RougeMoulin Rouge by Various Artists
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I loved the movie and I love the CD. However, most of the songs performed in the movie are not included on this CD!
Moulin Rouge 2Moulin Rouge 2
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This CD contains the majority of songs from the film, whereas the original soundtrack album contained very little of the musical numbers from the film.
Shrek - Music From the Original Motion PictureShrek - Music From the Original Motion Picture
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This is worth it just for the Dana Glover song "It Is You (I Have Loved)". Another highlight is Smashmouth's "I'm A Believer".
Shrek 2Shrek 2
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This is an excellent follow up to the first Shrek soundtrack, with performers like Butterfly Boucher, Frou Frou, and Jennifer Saunders (of "Absolutely Fabulous").
The Princess DiariesThe Princess Diaries
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Includes unreleased tracks from the Backstreet Boys, Mandy Moore, and Aaron Carter. Also features newcomer Krystal Harris.
Ella EnchantedElla Enchanted
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Anne Hathaway stars in this charming but fractured fairy tale. We get to hear her sing on 2 songs on this CD, including a short cover of Queen's "Somebody To Love".
Elton John And Tim Rice's Aida (1999 Concept Album)Elton John And Tim Rice's Aida (1999 Concept Album) by Mark Shuman
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Not exactly a soundtrack, this concept album from Elton John and Tim Rice's "Aida" is better than the cast recording could ever be, with the artists involved being given complete creative freedom.
Jaws: Anniversary Collector's EditionJaws: Anniversary Collector's Edition
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Another impressive effort from John Williams, this is some of the most tense music ever written for a motion picture.
Anastasia: Music From The Motion Picture (1997 Version)Anastasia: Music From The Motion Picture (1997 Version) by David Newman
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This childrens tale is accompanied by music written by the same duo who wrote the Tony Award winning score for Broadway's "Ragtime"
Disney's Toy Story Sing AlongDisney's Toy Story Sing Along by Paul Kandel and Chorus, Hot Sox Children's Chorus Two big Pigs
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Randy newman worte the score as well as several new songs to accompany this landmark motion picture. Songs include the Grammy nominated "Strange Things".
Toy Story 2Toy Story 2 by Various Artists
Another superb work by Randy Newman, this album features none of his vocals, unlike its predecessor. The three vocalists are Sarah McLachlan, Robert Goulet, and Riders In The Sky.
The Lion King: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackThe Lion King: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack by Tim Rice
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Written by Elton John and Tim Rice, the music on this album is some of the most original wok to come out of a Disney film in a long time. Contains the Grammy winning "Can You Feel The Love Tonight".
Clueless: Original Motion Picture SoundtrackClueless: Original Motion Picture Soundtrack
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A milestone classic for teen movies, this cult phenomenon is accompanied by a cult phenomenon soundtrack. Contains teen hits from the mid 90s that are still relavant to this day.